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Washington Rock – Brookside Drive loop from Union

Washington Rock – Brookside Drive loop from Union

Moderate

4.6

(9504)

9,505

riders

Washington Rock – Brookside Drive loop from Union

02:37

49.4km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.5 km for 69 m

After 28.6 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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27.5 km

View of the New York City Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point has one of the best views in the entire park, offering vistas of the New York skyline, Newark, and Jersey City. With a bit of effort, you can …

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28.6 km

Washington Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from Washington Rock shows the lush forest for miles and views of the town of Milburn in the distance.

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29.7 km

Crater View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point has one of the best views in the entire park, offering vistas of the New York skyline, Newark, and Jersey City. With a bit of effort, you can …

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33.8 km

View of South Mountain Reservation

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South Mountain Reservation is a nature reserve that spans 2,112-acres along the Rahway River. This park is known for its hardwood forests, waterfalls, and creeks. It is also famed for …

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33.9 km

Brookside Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Closed on Sunday mornings to car traffic. Nice flat followed by fun downhill bend finishing up along a scenic reservoir

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37.0 km

Diamond Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

This is a lovely tranquil next to Diamond Mill Pond and within the woods. At this spot you there is a parking lot which you will be able to see …

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49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

16.5 km

11.6 km

496 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

19.8 km

201 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Thursday 21 May

18°C

14°C

81 %

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Washington Rock – Brookside Drive loop from Union

View of the New York City Skyline

Washington Rock

Crater View

View of South Mountain Reservation

Brookside Drive

Diamond Mill Pond

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